Aubrieta cultorum

Rock Cress, Aubrieta cultorum, Aubrieta x cultorum, Aubrieta cultorum hybrida

Aubrieta cultorum is a popular, spring-flowering, hardy perennial that forms a low carpet of soft, grey-green leaves. It becomes covered in small, mauve-purple flowers for several weeks through spring as it grows to about 15 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Aubrieta cultorum is commonly planted along the edges of paths, around rocks, or grown in a container. It also makes for an effective groundcover with a mass planting.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	15 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Rock Cress, Aubrieta cultorum, Aubrieta x cultorum, Aubrieta cultorum hybrida
Sku	12565

Aubrieta cultorum Details

Aubrieta cultorum is a popular, spring-flowering, hardy perennial that forms a low carpet of soft, grey-green leaves. It becomes covered in small, mauve-purple flowers for several weeks through spring. It grows to about 15 cm tall and spreads about 40 cm, preferring a sunny position and a well-drained site. It is hardy to moderate frost and coastal environments. Aubrieta cultorum is commonly planted along the edges of paths, around rocks, or grown in a container. It also makes for an effective groundcover with a mass planting.

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